All activities are bilingual and free. Some activities require help from an adult.
Activities will last approximately 30 minutes.
Library staff cannot assume responsibility for children left unattended within our public facility.
Storytime in the Park
Yahoo Park
Fridays 10:30 AM
July 5 to August 23
Every Friday from July 5 to August 23 at 10:30 AM – Families are invited to enjoy this drop-in story time all summer long. Storytime will be held in Yahoo Park (2 Marcel Street, Embrun). In case of rain or extreme heat, Storytime will be held inside the Embrun Branch (1215 St-Augustin, Embrun). Registration not required.
Alien Friends
Embrun Branch
Tuesday, August 6 at 2:30 PM
4+ years
Create your very own aliens by either tracing your hands or using pre-cut templates. Register here.
Just Dance!
Embrun Branch
Wednesday, August 7 at 2:30 PM
4+ years
Get your dancing shoes for this activity! Follow along and copy the dance moves. Register here.
Aurora Borealis Art
Embrun Branch
Tuesday, August 13 at 2:30 PM
8+ years
Celebrate the northern skies. Participants will use a chalk pastel technique to create an art piece inspired by aurora borealis. Register here.
Ancient Greek Olympics
Embrun Branch
Wednesday, August 14 at 2:30 PM
6+ years
Celebrate with the mythological Greek Gods by participating in Olympic events. Register here.
Special Guest: Paramedics
Embrun Branch
Monday, August 19 at 3 PM
All ages
First responders visit the library! Learn about paramedics, ask questions, and sit in the ambulance! Register here.
Sun Catcher
Embrun Branch
Tuesday, August 20 at 2:30 PM
4+ years
Create some summer fruit inspired sun catchers to decorate your windows. Register here.
Surprise Big Mouth Fish
Embrun Branch
Wednesday, August 21 at 2:30 PM
8+ years
Create an interactive paper toy fish with a hidden surprise in its mouth. Register here.
Make and Play Wooden Spoons
Russell Branch
Thursday, August 22 at 6:00 PM
Ages 5 to 12 years old
Bilingual activity
Registration required. Places are limited. Register here. Cost: $5
Learn to play musical spoons with l’habitant Voyageur Louis Mercier. He is an ambassador of traditional French-Canadian music. In this fun, interactive workshop, participants will sand and finish a set of their own wooden spoons, then learn to play a few simple rhythms with their instrument.
At 7 PM: Stay with us after the workshop for the announcement of the Winners of the Summer Reading Challenges
Grand Prize Drawings
Russell Branch
Thursday, August 22 at 7:00 PM
All ages
Join us as we will announce the winners of the summer reading challenges.
More details on activities to be revealed later in the summer!
No registration required.